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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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